The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

"Keep it up, let's push through together," Zoey encouraged.

Moved by her words, Thalassa nodded vigorously.

After shaking hands, Zoey cautiously glanced towards Lysander before returning to her seat.

As Thalassa was about to sit, Cody announced, "Let's have our champion come up for a speech."

Under Cody's watchful eye, Thalassa reluctantly returned to the stage, took the microphone, and delivered a heartfelt thank-you speech.

Handing the microphone back to Cody, she descended the stage, only to see Rosalind pushing Lysander in his wheelchair, both heading towards the exit.

Lysander had left, showing no interest in the presentation of the design works.

Watching them leave, Thalassa felt a heaviness in her heart. Winning should have been exhilarating, yet the joy was muted without being able to share it with the person she wanted to the most.

off the stage than a staff

had already completed their registration and were on their

Thalassa was filling out her information,

allocate design number three

give the

Cody excused himself, mentioning he had other matters

straightened up and asked, "Are you one of the

I found out about the contest too late

design?" Thalassa was puzzled, as she thought only sponsors were eligible to receive

portion," Joshua explained. "He mentioned it to Cody before leaving. Cody knows how to handle

leading

frown, Thalassa said, albeit awkwardly, "Thank you, for standing